We dismiss teen relationships as "just a phase" at our own peril. The way a teenager learns to love sets the template for how they will love as an adult. Romantic storylines are not just entertainment; they are instruction manuals.
: This remains a dominant framework (e.g., characters stuck in a snowstorm or sharing a workspace), as it provides a logical engine for repeated interaction and high-stakes emotional payoffs. Enemies to Lovers
Aspiring authors often use resources like the 100 Romance Writing Prompts & Guided Exercises